EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 1 MIN

The Heat Wave of 1936

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For two weeks in July, 1936 Minnesotans baked, sweated and wilted. Nine hundred died.-----Producer: Britt AamodtEditorial support: Emily KrumbergerMixing & mastering: Chris HarwoodImage: People sleeping outdoors during a heat wave, St. Paul, July 1936. [credit: Collection of the Minnesota Historical Society] -----For the latest episode drops and updates, follow us on social media. instagram.com/ampersradio/Facebook.com/MN90AmpersNever miss a beat. Sign up for our email list to receive news, updates and content releases from AMPERS. ampers.org/about-ampers/staytuned/ This show is made possible by community support. Due to cuts in federal funding, the community radio you love is at risk. Your support is needed now more than ever. Donate now to power the community programs you love: ampers.org/fund

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